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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,650.46, 2,277.65 and 904.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,650.46, 2,277.65 and 904.49 is: 1,248.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,650.46 : 2,277.65 = 904.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,650.46/2,277.65 = 904.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,650.46x = 2,277.65 × 904.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,650.46x = 2,060,095.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,060,095.74/1,650.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,248.20

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